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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,419.88, 236,173.74 and 68,681.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,419.88, 236,173.74 and 68,681.32 is: 103,041.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,419.88 : 236,173.74 = 68,681.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,419.88/236,173.74 = 68,681.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,419.88x = 236,173.74 × 68,681.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,419.88x = 16,220,724,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,220,724,212.54/157,419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,041.14

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